Number of Guests Per Room

[lovesdumbo]

I think the Fort Wilderness cabins also sleep 5.

They sleep 6 plus 1 under 3. Bedroom has full size bed (2), bunks(2) and Murphy bed in living room (2).

 

[Gmouse]

does anyone know if poly or any resorts will allow 4 adults and 2 eight yr olds in a room or will
they give a discount on connecting or larger rooms...both kids sleep with mom and dad anyway

 

[cara loves the poly]

does anyone know if poly or any resorts will allow 4 adults and 2 eight yr olds in a room or will
they give a discount on connecting or larger rooms...both kids sleep with mom and dad anyway

They will not give you a discount just because you need two rooms. 5 is the limit at the Poly.

 

[luvdisney77]

Perhaps, at some point we will see Disney change all the moderates to the ability to sleep 5, just like POR-AB can do now. All they have to do is add that trundle bed...not a huge deal. And don't forget there has been all that talk about the value suites...those would fit the need of larger families also. It's really too bad that families with more than 2 children are forced to either pay more for one deluxe room or to book two value rooms (or moderates).

As a mother of 4, I couldn't agree more! I really love the value resorts and would like to see all the values offer the family suites.
Also, whenecer I call to make a reservation they do know everything about the entire family (birthdates and all) because they read them back to me from their computer. They would not let me book a room in value even if I wanted to, I could only book two rooms due to my family of 6, so they do not entirely rely on guests integrity. The only way around that is not to book through Disney and then you lose a lot of the perks..and as I am sure someone will point out, it is not supposed to be done.

 

[cara loves the poly]

I know a family with 5 young children, for this reason, they can't imagine paying the price for a deluxe on site. That means, Disney has lost a potential customer. It's a shame.

 

[minnie61650]

.......Now, if you really want to discuss why Disney does things, lets talk about the moderate resorts and why only POR allows 5 people despite CBR having slightly bigger rooms. But, that's a whole different thread.

Some guests think occupancy limits are solely based on room size.
The room size is not as an important issue as are the width of doorways, widths of hallways, number of stair wells, location of stairways, number of fire walls, Number of exits, number of stories in a building and the total number of persons in a building when determining the fire code in regard to fire access and egress.


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Since 9/11 a lot of the fire codes are stricter especially in regards of the disabled and fire access and egress.


See this website about Resources on Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Preparedness for more info:



http://www.access-board.gov/evac.htm

There are real reasons why hotels/motels have room occupancy limits.

Just a little FYI

Have fun at Disney!

 

[bicker]

Beyond the health and safety considerations, room occupancy limits are also imposed for business reasons. They're generally not optional or suggestions; they're part of the offer made. It is up to us, as patrons, to either accept or decline the offer as it is made.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I know a family with 5 young children, for this reason, they can't imagine paying the price for a deluxe on site. That means, Disney has lost a potential customer. It's a shame.

That's too bad for them. They could get two value rooms that connect. With more kids comes more responsibilities.

The only subsidies that I know of when you have more in your family is Catholic School tuition.

 

[cara loves the poly]

That's too bad for them. They could get two value rooms that connect. With more kids comes more responsibilities.

The only subsidies that I know of when you have more in your family is Catholic School tuition.

LOL! And thank goodness for that!

 

[shellybaxter]

I get confused whenever I read threads like this one. Most hotels that I've ever stayed in have two beds (usually queen size) and sleep four people. Disney is meeting, if not exceeding at the deluxe resorts, the industry standard. Why do people feel that Disney should do more than this? Do they complain about other hotel chains as well?

 

[raven69david]

...are they inforced?

Nope. Disney doesn't enforce the rule, but your nosey neighbor might by calling the front desk.

Having said that, we've done 6 (4 adults, 2 babies) at AKL for the past 3 years. We just got back from AKL less than 2 weeks ago and the stay was as great as ever. We sleep 3 to a bed since the kids are just 3 and DW and I don't take up alot of space. It's perfect for us.

 

[cara loves the poly]

I get confused whenever I read threads like this one. Most hotels that I've ever stayed in have two beds (usually queen size) and sleep four people. Disney is meeting, if not exceeding at the deluxe resorts, the industry standard. Why do people feel that Disney should do more than this? Do they complain about other hotel chains as well?

I think because Disney is a "FAMILY" destination, and it is sooooo expensive. If a family of 6 wants to go to Disney and is use to deluxe accomodations, Disney may be out of their price range. They could get two rooms at another deluxe hotel destination for the same price.

 

[luvdisney77]

I think because Disney is a "FAMILY" destination, and it is sooooo expensive. If a family of 6 wants to go to Disney and is use to deluxe accomodations, Disney may be out of their price range. They could get two rooms at another deluxe hotel destination for the same price.

ITA!

 

[bicker]

That sounds like nothing more than a rationalization for transgressive behavior.

 

[dclfun]

Years ago we purchased DVC, as for a family of 6 to pay cash for one of the villas was above our budget. Since that time my kids are now grown so we can still use our points for a smaller unit and go more often or treat everyone to a bigger family vacation. I look back at that decision as a great investment. It only took one call to be told ( 12 years ago ) that to pay cash for a 2 bedroom at OKW it would be $450 ( now it's quite a bit more) to spur us to shell out the cash for a membership. I know it isn't for everyone but it worked well for us. It's tough to travel anywhere with more than 2 children because most resorts and hotels are set up to accomodate parties of 4. At least at DVC there is no charge for add'l adults either which brings down our current costs since now all 6 of us are adults. With the addition of the family suites, connecting rooms, and the option for the Ft. Wilderness Cabins plus the villas I think Disney does a great job at trying to accomodate larger families in comfort and within their budget.---Kathy

 

[maxiesmom]

Nope. Disney doesn't enforce the rule, but your nosey neighbor might by calling the front desk.

And that is wrong, how?

Just imagine the stress on the hotel if everyone decided the rules were not for them, and packed people into their room. People not only take up space, but they use stuff too. So the food courts/reasturants would be mobbed, with no place to eat and not enough CMs to take care of everyone. And forget about getting a chair by the pool. Or a pool towel. And if you think some of the resorts have bad bus service now, what do you think it would be like if you throw a few hundred(thousand?) extra people at it?

There are many options for larger families who want to go to Disney World. There really is no excuse for breaking the room occupency levels.

 

[momof3girls6712]

We are a family of 5 (3 kids ). We usually get 2 connecting value rooms. Last trip, we stayed at POR-AB. Yes it was a nicer resort, but I missed having a seperate room. We are going back again next month and will be staying at ASMo with 2 rooms. I am not upset about the limits, because I think it is better to have 2 rooms. We get a little privacy and down time at night with the kids in their own room. Maybe it is not for everybody, but since it is about the same price we stick to 2 rooms and I have never felt like complaining about it.

 

[tink_lover]

ShellyBaxter - Whenever we travel as a family of 5 (3 little kids) it isn't ever an issue to book a standard room anywhere else but at Disney. At all other places, we just request a rollout with no problems. Now I can see how this will not work when kids get bigger, but at ages right now, it works. Not complaining, because I love the monorail resorts for now, but we will be looking to try ASMu family suites and Dolphin in the future.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Yes we are staying one room at the Poly and we have 4 children! (the youngest is a baby and they don't count him) so the room limit is technically 5 at the Poly but they don't count under 2's as people(funny because they turn into adults at 9)

Well, not completely.
From birth to two years+364 days (365 in a Leap Year), children at Disney are entirely free - unless you have more than one child under three, in which case only one 'counts' as a free child in the room; the other/s actually do count toward room occupancy.
From three to nine years+364 (365) days, a child is considered a child for both park admission and dining purposes.
From ten to seventeen+364/365 days, a child is considered an adult for dining and park purposes, but is still a child when calculating room occupancy surcharges.
Once your 'child' turns eighteen, they're considered an adult for most purposes nationwide - except drinking, and casino gambling.

Perhaps, at some point we will see Disney change all the moderates to the ability to sleep 5, just like POR-AB can do now. All they have to do...

Eh, technically yes. But they also have to account for the potential effect on services - they might need more washers/dryers; they likely will need additional transportation; extra linens and other soft goods; expanded dining facilities/food prep capabilities; more/more frequent maintenance...

 

[doulacandice]

I didn't read all the replies so sorry if it's already been said!!

I called a few weeks ago to order the DVD and had a discussion with one of the people there and she said in my situation we can still get a All Star or Pop century room that has only 2 beds.. There are 6 of us. I had told her I was looking online and it wouldn't let me but she said since I have 2 under 2 I can still book as if they were only 4.. One child can sleep with us, one can do in the crib..

It would be very cramped if we do this but it would be a great way to save money.